Companion
Companion may refer to: == Relationships == === Currently === Any of several interpersonal relationships such as friend or acquaintance A domestic partner, akin to a spouse Sober companion, an addiction treatment coach Companion (caregiving), a caregiver, such as a nurse assistant, paid to give a patient one-on-one attention === Historically === A concubine, a long-term sexual partner not accorded the status of marriage Lady's companion, a historic term for a genteel woman who was paid to live with a woman of rank or wealth Companion cavalry, the elite cavalry of Alexander the Great Foot Companion, the primary type of soldier in the army of Alexander the Great Companions of William the Conqueror, those who took part in the Norman conquest of England Muhammad's companions, the Sahaba, the friends who surrounded the prophet of Islam == Film and television == Companion (film), a 2025 American film Companion (Doctor Who), a character who travels with the Doctor in the TV series Doctor Who Companion (Firefly), a type of courtesan and entertainer in the TV series Firefly The Companion (1984 film), a South Korean film of 1984 The Companion (1994 film), a 1994 Universal Television film The Companion (2015 film), a 2015 Cuban film == Literature == "The Companion" (fairy tale), a Norwegian fairy tale "The Companion" (short story), a story by Agatha Christie in her 1932 collection The Thirteen Problems The Companion, an 1828 literary journal published by Leigh Hunt == Music == Companion, a 1999 album by Patricia Barber "Companion", a song by Nikki Lane from the 2017 album Highway Queen Companions (album), by Raphe Malik, 2002 Companions (EP), by Mixtapes, 2011 == Other uses == Bearhawk Companion, an American homebuilt aircraft design, with two seats in side-by-side configuration Companion 21, an American sailboat design Companion (ship), an architectural feature of ships Companion animal, a pet animal kept for companionship Companion parrot, a pet parrot that interacts with its owner Companion matrix, a matrix with a specific relation to its characteristic polynomial p Companion planting, planting of different crops in close physical proximity "Companion series", a sister show in television Companion star, a star in a binary system Companion weapon, an object held in the non-sword hand while fencing A handbook or guide book or compendium e.g.